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Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1898

Page

4

Lowell Daily Courier historical notice

The item describes the Lowell Daily Courier, claiming it is the oldest and best daily paper in Middlesex County, with establishment dates 1826 for the paper and 1845 for daily publication. It notes delivery details, price, and the Courier-Citizen Company, emphasizing large circulation and open circulation books.

Middlesex County Courier-Citizen Merrimack Street Lowell Courier-Citizen Company

Boston and Maine R R Trains Between Lowell and Boston

Boston and Maine Railway announces train service between Lowell and Boston with periodic schedules and limited stops. Passengers can expect regular departures from Lowell and inbound arrivals to Boston South Station during peak periods.

Lowell Boston

Kaiser William approves peace project in Europe

The Lowell Daily Courier notes Kaiser William’s wartime approval of the Czar of Russia peace plan and warns of German aggression. It also comments on French dignity, Spain’s colonial ministry abolition talk, New Hampshire’s Senate candidates, and William T. Stead’s global views.

Kaiser William Wartimly Czar Russia

Gage and gold in circulation debate and Raleigh issue

The piece praises Treasury financier Gage and notes gold circulation rising from November 1895 to the present, arguing yellow metal can meet public demand. It reports U S District Attorney indictments over race-trouble actions against Wilmington officials, condemning mob control and government inaction.

United States District Attorney United States Bunting Wilmington North Carolina Wilmingtom

Herald opposes currency reform and warns of future banking collapse

The Boston Herald opposes legislation this session arguing current currency is adequate. It warns national banks face pressure from many sides, predicting a shift to trust companies or state banks, followed by potential need for government issued currency. The piece endorses delaying action until after the next Congress and frames the issue as a test of populist fears.

Boston Herald Herald Boston New England The Hérald

Reverend Scott Leaves Town After Multiple College Offers

Rev Dr Scott of Leomister plans to depart as officials regret the move. He declined presidencies at five colleges. his destination is not stated. Rev Charles P Mills of Newburyport resigns after 18 years at North Congregational Church. He has long led city pastors, engaged in religious and temperance work. Ill health marked the last two years. Mills was elected to a third term in the State Legislature last month.

Scott Leomister Charles P. Mills North Congregational Church Newburyport Mills

Fragmentary War Commentary and Philippine Island Fate Debate

A fragment from a periodical column critiques Spain’s vanity and contrasts past and current warfare rhetoric. It notes President actions regarding Cuba and suggests lingering questions about U.S. obligations to determine the fate of other islands including the Philippines amid expansionist arguments.

Cuba Spain

Soldiers Banquet Souvenir Orders Grow As Printing Nears

City hall records show 200 applications for copies of a soldiers' banquet souvenir, with plans to print 300 editions. Fragments describe local club scenes, winter observations, and a Christmas retail mood, plus notes on sleighs and chain letters. The paymaster will visit the Sixth at the armory, easing Christmas finances after Porto Rico service.

City Hall Frank W. Hiall Porto Rico

Monbars at the Opera House with Mantell thrills crowd

Robert Mantell stars as Monbars in a vigorous five act melodrama at the Opera House last night with a capable company and strong emotional battles. Miss Coroho Riccardo as Diane supports Mantell as the curtain falls after act four. Primrose and Docstader minstrel show to follow with a promised superb scenic display and notable vocal acts. Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning for next Saturday’s matinee and evening performances.

Opera House Monbars Robert Mantell Mantell Mr. Mantell Robert Monbars Laurent Coroho Riccardo Diane Monbar Primrose & Docketader Primrose Docstader

Opera House Announces Weeklong Splendid Company Engagement

The Opera house plans a weeklong engagement with the splendid company as the main attraction. Strong demand for seats is noted and the repertoire will be announced tomorrow with seat sales starting Friday morning.

Splendid Opera House

Music Hall stages two plays with strong cast

A robust audience saw Down on the Farr at Music hall last evening with stronger performances than before. Charles Manley as Seth Huckins and Mrs. Charles Manley as Mrs. Huckins earned praise, while the company received favorable notices. Next up is Down on the Farm this afternoon and evening, followed by Koster and Bial’s Gayest Manhattan from Monday to Wednesday with a Wednesday matinee, as the Boston Grand Opera run continues. The Real Widow Brown opens Thursday, Dec 8, under Manager A Q Scammon with a noted company and lively farce, promising bright estimable entertainment.

Music Hall Charles Manley Seth Huckins Boody Koster and Bial Manhattan Grand Opera House Boston Carlosd Widow Brown London New York A. Q. Scammon

The Frogs of Windham Previews and Ticket Details

Tickets are selling well for Thursday and Friday performances at Gardner's music store Prescott street. Seats may be reserved and held until 6 o'clock Thursday or Friday. unclaimed tickets go to the theatre ticket office afterward. Robarts Harper delivers vivid descriptions aided by a four lens cinematograph system and his movable picture.

Windham Gardner’s Prescott Street Gardner's Robarts Harper Mr. Harper Mr. Stoddard

Literary notes preview Weir Mitchell to sail Europe and Egypt

The column notes Dr and Mrs Weir Mitchell will sail for Europe this month and winter in Egypt. Henry Harland touts brevity as wit. Miss Marie Corelli plans a novel on Roman Catholicism as an antidote to Mrs. Humphry Ward. Thomas Bailey Aldrich and family tour the world and plan a Philippines return voyage, promising fresh travel writing.

Mrs. Weir Mitchell Philadelphia Miss Marie Corelli Humphrey Ward Helbeck Bannisdale Miss Corelli Thomas Bailey Aldrich Philippines Mr. Aldrich

Baltimore freight plan criticized by President Lucius Tuttle

President Lucius Tuttle of the Boston and Maine railroad condemns a Baltimore plan to replace current freight tariffs with a per ton per mile rate. He argues it is impractical, favors large systems, and would shift competition to a national, not local, scope while acknowledging potential benefits of coordinated networks.

Baltimore Lucius Tuttle Boston and Maine Railroad United States Joint Traffic Association Congress Tuttle Boston and Maine New England Interstate Commission

History of Lowell book offered by Courier Citizen

The Courier Citizen Co announces a complete historical volume on Lowell covering earliest times to the present. The book promises authenticity, many illustrations, and handsome printing and binding. Call at the Courier Citizen office to view or purchase.

Lowell Courier-Citizen Co Courier-Citizen

Remnants of All-Wool Flannel Skirting Case

New mill arrival offers remnants of all pure wool twilled flannel and basket weave in reds navy drabs and browns. Regularly 25 to 20 cents a yard now 15 cents a yard. Suitable for wool petticoats shirts underwear dresses and skirts. Masement. A G Pollard Co. Tell advertisers you saw it in the Courier.

Masement A. G. Pollard & Co

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